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Patent GB-190720400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Points.
Inventor: BRUCE ROBERT
Filed: 1907-09-13
Granted: 1908-04-09
Abstract: 20,400. Bruce, R. Sept. 13. Points and switches are fitted with spring arrangements by which they are either automatically returned to their initial position after being operated, or are held in either set position. The point tongues a, Fig. 3, in addition to being connected by the usual bar b, are also connected by a spring bar d jointed near its central part by a lug h to the free end of a short lever i fulcrumed on a plate j. This arrangement retains the tongues in either of their extreme positions. When it is necessary that the points-should be always brought back into one normal position, the lever i is made of such a length that when the switches are operated it moves into a position almost but not quite parallel to the rails, and is therefore forced back into its original position when released. The spring bar may be made in sections like the usual carriage springs, or it may be made in three sections secured together by bolts passing through slots or oval holes to allow of a slight amount of play. A modified arrangement is shown in Fig. 6, in which the lever i is connected to one of the point tongues by a rod m, a spring n being connected to the free end of the lever and to a fixed point. According as it is required that the points should be returned to their original position or retained in either set position, the fixed point to which the spring is secured is to one side of, or in line with the lever i.
Patent GB-190720533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Writing Pens.
Inventor: JAHN ALBERT
Filed: 1907-09-16
Granted: 1908-09-10
Abstract: 20,533. Jahn, A. Sept. 16. Pens.-In that class of writing-pen in which the nib u is cranked and slightly bent upwards in relation to the shaft b, the nib is also slightly turned round its longitudinal axis towards the left.
Patent GB-190721529-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Roller Feed for Circular and Band Saws also applicable for Wood Moulding Machines.
Inventor: ROBINSON CHARLES JOHN
Filed: 1908-03-05
Granted: 1908-08-27
Abstract: 21,529. Robinson, C. J. March 5, 1908. Sawing; moulding. - In an horizontal roller-feed for circular and band saws and for wood-moulding machines, the roller is mounted in a swing piece hinged on a stationary shaft, which is carried by a bracket on a vertical shaft so as to be swung clear of the machine to permit of hand-feeding and cross - cutting. Into a bracket 6, which is bolted to the machine frame, is secured a vertical shaft 7 which serves as a pivot for a bracket 8. The bracket 8 carries a shaft 9 provided with a feed cone pulley 10 and forming a hinge for a swing piece 12, which carries the shaft 13 for the feed-roller 15. A pinion 11 on the shaft 9 gears with a spur-wheel 14 on the shaft 13, the direction of rotation also holding the roller on the timber. The feed-roller is further held down by a weighted lever 16. To adjust the position of the roller to suit the thickness of timber, a screw 18 engages a nut 20 carried by projections 19 on the swing piece. The screw is mounted in pivots 22 on the bracket 8, which is vertically adjustable on the shaft 7. A friction roller 24 may be mounted in adjustable bearings under the feedroller, or the roller 24 may be driven by chain gearing, the chain passing over wheels on the shaft 13 and a shaft held in a weighted lever which presses the chain against a wheel on the shaft of the roller 24. Two feed-motions, one at each side of the saw &o., may be geared together.
Patent GB-190727285-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Coin Freed Machine for Playing the Game of "Diabolo".
Inventor: ELL WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1907-12-10
Granted: 1908-06-18
Abstract: 27,285. Ell, W. H. Dec. 10. Spinning toys; tops. - A "diabolo" spool, is adapted when freed by prepayment to fall on to a looped string and to be thrown thence through a series of gates, one of which leads to mechanism for causing the return of the coin. A stop a<2> having been withdrawn by prepayment, the spool a runs down the sloping side a' on to the string b, which has its ends attached to a fixed rod b<1> and a roller c. The spool is thrown from the string by winding the string on the drum c by the rapid rotation of an external'handle on the spindle of the arm d' which is fastened to a flexible connexion f attached to a smaller drum f<1> 1 on the same spindle g as the drum c. If the spool falls through one gate, it is held by the stop a<2>, while, if it falls on to the slope a', it is again returned to the string. If, however, it falls through a second gate, it depresses a lever about its pivot o', raising a lever o<3> and, through links o<2>, o<1>, lowering an arm o permitting the coin to escape from a coin pan n into a shoot p whence it is returned to the operator. The movement of the lever o<3> also permits a lever q to fall and close the circuit of an alarm bell through q<1>. Alternatively, a double machine may be employed, the spool being then thrown from one string through an open goal to the other string.
Patent GB-190803275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Turnstiles and like Apparatus.
Inventor: LEE SIDNEY CHARLES
Filed: 1908-02-13
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 3275. Lee, S. C., and Morkill, N. A. Feb. 13. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Turnstiles, registering, provided with controlling- mechanism adapted to ensure that one set of arms takes up a position across the gangway after the admission of a passenger. A bolt n is urged by a spring s against a notched boss p on the stile shaft. The face q of the notches is eccentric to the shaft and the axis of the bolt n passes to one side of the axis of the shaft, so that, when the bolt is released, after having been retracted by the depression of a treadle k, it continues the motion of the turnstile until engaged by the face r of a notch. As a further means of control, a treadle plate v may be arranged across the gangway, being hinged at w and adapted normally to engage, by a catch z, ratchet teeth on the underside of the boss p, from which it is disengaged by the weight of the passenger. One set of stile arms is disposed lower than is usual.
Patent GB-190805290-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rail-joint for Railway Rails & the like.
Inventor: KNUETTEL ALBERT
Filed: 1908-03-09
Granted: 1908-05-14
Abstract: 5290. Kn³ttel, A. March 9. Rail joints.-The rail ends 1, 2 are cut obliquely downwards and the gap is filled by a wedge 3 of the same section held by fish-plates, as shown in Fig. 1. The rail ends may first be cut square at 9 and then obliquely, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-190805322-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Lasting Uppers and Securing them to the Soles of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: SATTLER CARL
Filed: 1908-03-09
Granted: 1908-10-15
Abstract: 5322. Sattler, C. March 9. Lasting. - T.h e sole of the boot is supported on a base-plate 7, to which is pivoted a two-part adjustable frame 19 carrying shaped rubber pieces 2 for lasting the toe and heel. The toe - piece is forced downwards by an eccentric 22 actuated by a handlever 8.
Patent GB-190805560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Incandescence Electric Lamps.
Inventor: STEARN CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1908-03-12
Granted: 1908-10-08
Abstract: 5560. Stearn, C. H., and Topham, C. F. March 12. Drawings to Specification. Testing.-In a multiple incandescent lamp of the kind described in Specification No. 16,431, A.D. 1907, the conducting-pieces which normally connect the lamps in series but which can be bridged by a plug to locate a broken filament, are arranged in grooves or recesses in the insulating-body of the holder.
Patent GB-190809977-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electrical Power Transmission Systems.
Filed: 1908-05-07
Granted: 1908-06-11
Abstract: 9977. Allgemeine Electricitõts Ges. June 8, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Distributing; regulating.-To limit the current taken by a motor-generator set supplying energy to a working motor having a rapidly fluctuating load, as in winding or rolling apparatus, the generator field current is varied by a device actuated by the current to be limited. The working motor ni, is supplied by the generator g driven by the motor a, which also drives the exciter e ; the fly-wheel s may be connected through the clutch k or dispensed with. If there is no flywheel, or ifit is uncoupled, the current taken by the motor a is limited by varying the resistance w<1> placed in the generator field, by means of the relayf operated from the transformer t<1> ; thus an increase of load on the motor m, and consequently on the motor a, results in a decrease of the generator voltage, and hence the power taken by the motor a is limited. The relay f<1> may be cut out when the fly-wheel is coupled, and for this purpose the switch c may be interlocked with the operating-handle of the clutch k ; the relay f and rheostat ware provided to control the speed of the motor a. The arrangement may be used in connexion with a buffer battery operated in the known manner.
Patent GB-190813319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Sealing Caps.
Inventor: MEYER RICHARD ERNST
Filed: 1908-06-23
Granted: 1909-05-13
Abstract: 13,319. Meyer, R. E. June 23. capsule closures.- A. sheet-metal sealing-cap a is provided with a number of locking-fingers d formed at the lower edge of a continuous depending flange and coiled outwardly and upwardly. The flange of the cap may be weakened by slits or by tongues g to facilitate withdrawal. When pressed into engagement with a locking-groove in the neck, the coils become partly unrolled and are distorted so that they remain firmly clamped when this sealing- head is withdrawn. In Fig. 5, the device is shown with an open top and applied as a retaining-band for a glass cover. Specification No. 10,954, A.D. 1907, is referred to.
Patent GB-190817357-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Steam Heated Cooking Utensils.
Inventor: HUMPHREY GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 17,357. Humphrey, G. F. Aug. 18. Saucepans; pans. - A portable cooking-utensil, such as a saucepan, stew-pan, frying-pan, &c., is heated by means of low-pressure superheated steam supplied from an external source. A jacket d, Fig. 5, is either formed as part of the utensil, one or more flexible pipes with universal joints being used for the supply and exhaust, or is fixed in a detached iron plate or in the top of a stove. In each case, the supply and exhaust may be controlled simultaneously and kept in correct relation to each other by a duplex valve k ; or separate valves may be used. When the jacket is separate, the joint may be made by inclined cam-pieces on the flange b, Fig. 3, registering with pieces c on the plate e ; or a quick screwthread may be employed. The portion of the utensil in contact with the steam may be plain or corrugated, or provided with ribs &c. or with baffles to distribute the steam. These baffles may also be on the jacket. The cooking portion of the utensil may be of earthenware, porcelain, aluminium, or other suitable material, and may be plain, grooved, or channelled. A frying-pan or the like arranged as shown in Fig. 7 may be used for grilling or toasting, or for stewing. Superheated steam from any desired source may be used, for instance, as described in Specification No. 5757, A.D. 1907, [Abridgment Class Steam generators].
Patent GB-190817566-A (GB)
Title: Improved Bolt.
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN
Filed: 1908-08-21
Granted: 1909-07-08
Abstract: 17,566. Davies, J. Aug. 21. Bolts. - A bolt, which may be introduced at either end of its bolthole, is constructed in three parts, The outer parts A, B are formed so that their beads C, D can pass singly through the hole. The third piece F, preferably headless, is inserted between the portions A, B, and may or may not be screw-threaded. It may also have projections H to engage slots I in the outside portions, and may project somewhat to afford a grip for pliers or pincers while the nut is being screwed up. The bolt is applicable for effecting repairs in vessels, boilers, smoke stacks, tanks, bunkers, and other apparatus where one end of the bolt-hole is inaccessible.
Patent GB-190822314-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tramway Conduit Points.
Inventor: MURRAY JOHN
Filed: 1908-10-21
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 22,314. Murray, J. Oct. 21. Electric tramways on the conduit system. Conduits.-Means for operating conduit facing- p o i n t s simultaneously with the track points, as described in Specifications No. 18,842, A.D. 1906, and No. 11,523, A.D. 1907, comprise a solid crank yoke e, d directly connecting the track points, the operating-lever g, and the rods c. The rods c are connected to shifting arms b in such relation that correct movements are given to the arms when the points are operated. The travel of the facing-point a is limited by stops h eccentrically mounted so as to be adjustable.
Patent GB-190824096-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints or Couplings for Ropes.
Inventor: HAIGH WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-11-10
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 24,096. Haigh, W. Nov. 10. Couplings; driving-ropes.-A joint or coupling for driving and other ropes consists of a flexible sleeve or tube A of leather, cotton, or the like, into which the ends of the rope B are inserted and secured by rivets or bolts C, adjacent rivets or bolts being preferably inserted at right-angles to each other.
Patent GB-190828473-A (GB)
Title: A Puncture Proof Band for Pneumatic Tyres for Motor and other Vehicles.
Inventor: MACMULLEN WILLIAM FOTHERGILL
IPC: B60C27/08
Filed: 1908-12-31
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 28,473. Macmullen, W. F., and Parfitt, H. J. Dec. 31. T y r e s, pneumatic.- Puncture and slipping are prevented by three endless metal bands of T- section, which are riveted to a leather band b cemented or otherwise fixed to the tread of the tyre, hemisphericalheaded studs e being provided between the ribs of the bands.
Patent GB-190900041-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Carding Engines.
Inventor: FORREST HILARY SHELDON
IPC: D01G31/00
Filed: 1909-01-01
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 41. Forrest, H. S. Jan. 1. Guards, controlling.-In a carding-engine, the combined making-up piece and sliding cover f, Fig. 1, of the doffer is prevented from being opened until the door c of the main cylinder has been opened. The door c is provided with some locking device which is in operation so long as the main cylinder is rotating; as shown, it is provided with a projection g<1> which takes over the end of the piece f.
Patent GB-190904147-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vessels of Porcelain, Earthen-ware or other similar Material.
Inventor: KLETT HUGO
IPC: A47G23/04
Filed: 1909-02-19
Granted: 1909-06-24
Abstract: 4147. Klett, H. Feb. 19. Cold and heat retaining vessels.-Vessels of porcelain, earthenware, &c., for keeping comestibles cold or warm, are formed with hollow walls and lids, the intervening space being exhausted of air. Tubular projections d are provided which are closed after the air has been withdrawn.
Patent GB-190905603-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device for Fastening Leggings, Gaiters, Boots, and Shoes.
Inventor: KINGSTON ARTHUR
IPC: A41D17/00
Filed: 1909-03-08
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 5603. Kingston, A. March 8. Metal-strip or busk fastenings.-A legging is fastened by a spring strip a secured to one of the overlapping edges. The lower end of the spring strip is provided with a tongue c and the upper with a catch k, which respectively engage a slot d and a stud or staple i, after a lever f, pivoted to the strip a, has drawn the two edges together by its engagement with a metal flange. When applied to boots or shoes, two fastenings may be used, and the tongues c and staples d are dispensed with.
Patent GB-190909682-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Baking Powders.
Inventor: JOHNSON GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: A21D2/14
Filed: 1909-04-23
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 9682. Johnson, G. W., [Chemische Fabrik vorm. Goldenberg, Geromont, et Cie]. April 23. Baking-powders.-The usual tartar or tartaric acid is replaced by dry acid tartrate of sodium, or by ammonium acid tartrate with or without acid sodium tartrate.
Patent GB-190911221-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chimney Top.
Inventor: REEVES ALEXANDER
IPC: F23L17/02
Filed: 1909-05-12
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 11,221. Reeves, A. May 12. Chimney and ventilating-shaft tops. - A rectangular shaft 1 is provided with hooded rectangular openings in each side, and with a cap 6 which closes the upper end. The openings in two opposite sides are immediately opposite each other, but in different horizontal planes from those in the other two sides.
Patent GB-190915438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Inventor: HOOKHAM GEORGE
IPC: G01R11/30
Filed: 1909-07-02
Granted: 1910-06-02
Abstract: 15,438. Hookham, G. July 2. Mercury motor meters.-The poles F of the serieswound compensating electro-magnet G are rounded to reduce the braking effect, and projections G<1> on the electro-magnet extend towards the poles of the permanent driving- magnet to protect t h e latter from overload effects. The current passes across the mercury chamber which is surrounded b y a metal band D through which insulated conductors pass to the mercury. The Provisional Specification d e - scribes also the use of one or more series-turns on the permanent magnet. Specification 23,561/05 is referred to.
Patent GB-190928641-A (GB)
Title: Removable Sheet Catcher or Receiver for use in connection with the Sheet Delivery Apparatus of High Speed Printing Presses.
Inventor: DROITCOUR MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: B65H31/32
Filed: 1909-12-07
Granted: 1910-06-23
Abstract: 28,641. Droitcour, M. A. Dec. 7. Delivery apparatus.-To avoid stopping a highspeed printing-press when changing a full receiving- table for an empty fresh one, a light sheet-catcher is interposed by hand between the delivery tapes &c. and the receiving-table during the operation, and is afterwards withdrawn. The sheet-catcher 17 may be formed of a light wooden frame with wire-gauze centre 18, and is supported on brackets 15 between the delivery roller 4 and tapes 5 and the receiving-table 6, while this is lowered by screws 9 and a hand-wheel 10 in order to put a fresh table 6<a> in place of it or on top of it. After this operation, the sheet-catcher 17 is removed between the delivery of one sheet and the next, without stopping the machine.
Patent GB-191000016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Indicating and Recording Speed.
Inventor: LOMAS HERBERT
IPC: G01P1/12
Filed: 1910-01-01
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 16. Lomas, H., Ashton, A. R., and Hughes, J. Jan. 1. Recording by co-ordinates; roller-andsheet apparatus.-In a centrifugal speed indicating and recording apparatus, a separate motor drives the taking - up roller H for the record strip, which passes round a clock - driven roller G. This roller has a roughened surface and the paper is pressed on it by toothed wheels or roller g and a spring-pressed brake m<1> is fitted to the supply roll M. The marking-point is preferably of silver and is spring-mounted on its carrying-lever B, and the record strip is preferably of metallic paper.
Patent GB-191001998-A (GB)
Title: Device for Gauging the Contents of Casks and the like.
Inventor: SCHROEDTER CARL
IPC: G01F23/02
Filed: 1910-01-26
Granted: 1910-06-09
Abstract: 1998. Schr÷dter, C. Jan. 26. Drawings to Specification. Gauge glasses and the like.-A device for gauging the contents of a cask &c. consists of a transparent tube with a scale fitted outside the cask and communicating with the interior in some cases by the duct of the draw-off tap. The quantity of liquid is indicated on the scale by the level of liquid in the tube. A rubber tube allows the tube to communicate with the lowest part of the cask. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 9570/86, 14,226/86, 1794/91, 17,369/03, 21,486/03, 12,721/05, and 3464/07, [all in Class 106, Registering &c.].
Patent GB-191010674-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Blotting Pads.
Inventor: STOCKINGER JOHANN
IPC: B43L17/04
Filed: 1910-04-30
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 10,674. Stockinger, J. April 30. Blotting - appliances.-Blotting - pads of the kind adapted to be packed flat for transport consist of a plate 1 provided with semicircular recesses in its long sides, to which is hinged a flexible plate 3, carrying the blotting-paper 5 and adapted to be held in its bent position by means of a groove 2 in the plate 1. One end of the blotting-paper passes through a slot in the plate 3 and is held by a pin 6; the other end passes through a slot in a rubber strip 8 hinged to the plate 1 by spring clips 9.
Patent GB-191014556-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hinges for Doors, Casement Windows and other Hinged Structures.
IPC: E05D7/12
Filed: 1910-06-16
Granted: 1910-09-08
Abstract: 14,556. Trow, G. H., and Trow's Patents. June 16. Barrel hinges. - In hinges rend e r e d detachable by having one wing in two interengaging parts 2, 3 secured together, the securing - means consists of a rotatable shank 6 having projecting lugs 7 engaging annular inclined surfaces 11 on the parts 3 and held to the part 2 by a collar 8. An elongated aperture 10 in the part 3 allows the lugs 7 to be passed through. To secure the sections together elastically, an elastic washer may be employed, or one of the sections may be slightly bent. The lugs 6 may be dispensed with and the shank provided with a screw-thread for engaging a corresponding aperture in the boss 9.
Patent GB-191015055-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sash Windows.
Inventor: PHILIP WILLIAM
IPC: E06B3/44
Filed: 1910-06-22
Granted: 1910-11-17
Abstract: 15,055. Philip, W. June 22. Window holders for sliding sashes. - Spring catches 6 are connected by a chain 12, which passes between rollers 16 mounted in the casing 14 and rollers 19 on a movable plate 18 operated by a push 20. When the plate 18 is depressed, the chain is bent into sinuous form, and the spring catches are withdrawn. The racks 4 are formed by punching-out tongues 8 from a strip of metal.
Patent GB-191015094-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Device or Apparatus for Preventing Damage or Puncture to the Tyres of Auto-mobiles.
Inventor: TERRY ALBERT VICTOR
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 1910-06-23
Granted: 1911-06-21
Abstract: 15,094. Terry, A. V. June 23. [Cognate Application, 22,957/10.] Wheel guards.-A guard for motor and other road vehicles is arranged in front of the wheels to remove small stones &c. likely to damage or puncture the tyres, and is adapted to yield to large objects. As applied to the front wheels of motor cars, a stay b is screwed to the steering-rod which is connected with the stub axle c. A telescopic bracket E, secured to the arm b, has a telescopic forwardly extending arm F hinged to it, the joint being enlarged at h<2> to give a large bearing-surface. The hinge allows the guard to mount large objects. The guard, which may comprise a detachable brush l, is hinged to an oblique arm k, so that objects are swept outwardly. The hinges at h<2> and k may be spring controlled. The brush may be made adjustable as regards height above the road. Small wheels of fibre may be placed on each side of the guard.